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2013 Porsche Boxster repairs by problem area

Engine (27%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (3%)

Brakes and Traction Control (6%)

Suspension and Steering (1%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (33%)

Other (9%)

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2013 Porsche Boxster electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (15%)

< $100 (77%)

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Chart based on 13 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 3.4L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

9000 mi

US $247
Temperature and fan LCD replaced, same symptoms as prior to repair. Awaiting new part ordered by the dealer. 
10000 mi Temp and a/c fan LCD replaced, same problem with replacement head. Waiting for third replacement LCD head to be installed. 
11100 mi Temp and a/c fan LCD replaced, same problem with replacement head. It appears the unit operates this way as per Porsche after four replacements. I will deal with it. It seems to me a minor design glitch which needs to be dealt with. 

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2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

315-horsepower 3.4L H6 6-speed manual RWD

17000 mi When car horn is pressed it would continue to blow for about 10 seconds after the horn is released. 10 seconds does not seem like a lot but it's an eternity with the horn blowing in traffic. The dealer said it was a simple fix. 
21500 mi Auto shutoff not working properly. Battery replaced under warranty 
5200 mi Seat memory stopped working. Computer/memory reset by dealer fixed problem. 

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2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

265-horsepower 2.7L H6 7-speed automated manual RWD

28000 mi

US $15
Replaced headlight bulb 
14500 mi Driver side window wouldn't come down 
16120 mi Electric clock not working properly. New clock installed. 
52700 mi

C $350
Replaced the OEM battery as it was getting weak. 

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2013 Porsche Boxster 2dr Convertible

265-horsepower 2.7L H6 6-speed manual RWD

38000 mi

US $700
CEL about electric steering - replaced battery 
39000 mi No A/C. Lines checked, drained of refrigerant for vacuum test - no leaks detected. Recharged A/C and added dye to detect leak later. 
9300 mi GPS and XM not working, replaced PCM and antenna, no luck, turned out it was the wire connecting antenna and PCM. No problem since then 
2500 mi Bluetooth mostly inop; settings on nav and stereo not retained, software was crap. Updated, mostly works now. 

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2013 Porsche Boxster Electrical Problems

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